Swimmers 287 | 30x100cm | 12x39in

900 €

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Twenty swimmers glide diagonally across a deep brown surface that evokes warm evening water beneath a luminous horizon. Along the upper edge, narrow horizontal bands of pink, orange, yellow and muted red suggest the fading glow of a distant sunset reflected across the sea. The swimmers’ garments — vivid reds, oranges, yellows and playful patterned textiles — punctuate the darker background with lively bursts of color, while delicate splashes follow their movement. Seen from above, the group drifts together like a quiet current beneath the last warm light of the day.

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Description

The Swimmers Collection was inspired by my years in Ironman triathlon, where hundreds of athletes begin the swim together, moving through the same stretch of water. In each painting, however, one swimmer moves in a different direction — a subtle detail that changes the entire composition. Perhaps it is simply a reminder of something familiar: being truly yourself in the sea of life.

At the heart of each Swimmers piece is a calm sea made of transparent epoxy resin — perfectly smooth, luminous, and with a subtle mirror-like reflection that transforms the surface into water. The resin slowly cures through a chemical reaction over time, which means each Swimmer typically takes about two to three weeks to complete.

All works are created on wood panels. The sea is first painted, along with the shadows of the swimmers and any floating elements. In some pieces I embed real sand to create small islands or coastlines.

Collectors can also send their own sand. Sometimes couples choose sand from a place that is meaningful to them — often a favorite beach — and the sands are mixed within the artwork, creating a quiet and very personal symbol.

Each artwork is an original piece, numbered and signed on the back with its own unique identification code. A small gold signature is also placed discreetly on one side of the painting. All pieces come ready to hang. If requested, a digital certificate of authenticity can also be provided in PDF format, via email.

Medium: Epoxy resin and mixed media on wood panel

Technique: Layered resin with hand-painted swimmers

Style: Contemporary figurative artwork

Subject: Swimming, open water swimming and triathlon

Series: Swimmers Collection